Dec 9, 2021 / Podcast

Play is a vital part of physical therapy for children with autism, cerebral palsy, or other developmental disabilities. Two moms and bloggers discuss raising kids with different abilities and share toy tips. A PT provides further advice.

Apr 29, 2015 / Did You Know?

Thinking of going under the knife for lumbar spinal stenosis? A new study found that you can have equal success skipping surgery and going straight to physical therapy.

Sep 9, 2015 / Activity

This obstacle-course style activity focuses on gross motor skills while getting heart rates going and muscles working hard. There are endless combinations for gross motor fun, coordination and agility!

Sep 15, 2016 / Patient Stories

"I learned that quality of movement is better than just 'getting it done.'"

Jul 29, 2015 / Patient Stories

"There is no doubt in my mind that without physical therapy, the quality of my life would be very different today."

Feb 4, 2020 / Did You Know?

Heart failure is a chronic, progressive condition. New guidelines say people with a recent heart failure diagnosis should seek care from a physical therapist.

Jun 26, 2018 / Did You Know?

A Health Services Research study shows that using it as a first-line approach not only saves money, but also dramatically reduces the chance of receiving a prescription for dangerous opioids.

Dec 1, 2016 / Did You Know?

Despite knowing (and agreeing with) recommendations to not use imaging for low back pain without “red flag” indicators, doctors are still ordering unnecessary CTs and MRIs for patients.

Jan 28, 2020 / Health Tips

Despite its name degenerative disk disease is not caused by a specific disease. Rather it is osteoarthritis of the spine, and a natural part of aging in some people. Learn about how to care for your spine and recommended treatment.

Jan 30, 2019 / Health Tips

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. Learn more about how physical therapists treat carpal tunnel syndrome.